The Association Between School-Based Physical Activity , Including Physical Education, and Academic Performance

Format: PDF

Audience: K-12 School Health/Wellness Teams- Teachers, Parents, Administrators, Foodservice Workers, Community Members, Coaches

Cost: Free

CDC literature review indicates that physical activity can have positive effects on students’
grades and test scores .

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Full Report: (84 p. PDF)

Executive Summary

Tags: curriculum physical activity